U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia today with representatives from 10
U.S. clean energy companies as part
of the first Cabinet-level trade missions of the Obama administration. Locke and
the U.S. delegation will
address ways the United
States and Indonesia can work together toward a
cleaner energy future.

“The companies on this trade mission are at the vanguard
of a movement to meet the world’s clean energy needs,” Locke said. “As they
expand their presence in fast-growing countries like Indonesia, they can help solve unprecedented
energy and environmental challenges, while creating good-paying jobs for the
people of America and
Indonesia. That’s a win for everyone
involved.

Upon arrival, Locke and the delegation participated in
several group meetings on clean energy with Indonesian officials and business
representatives and held bilateral meetings with other key senior government
officials, including Hatta Rajasa, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs;
Mari Pangestu, Minister of Trade; Darwin Saleh, Minister of Energy and Mineral
Resources; Gusti Muhammad Hatta, Minister of Environment; Gita Wirjawan, Chief
of the Investment Coordinating Board; Armida Alisjahbana, State Minister for
National Development Planning; Mustafa Abubakar, State Minister for State-Owned
Enterprises; Freddy Numberi, Minister of Transportation; and Fadel Muhammad,
Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.

“Our meetings with Indonesian officials were productive,
providing first-hand knowledge of clean tech opportunities and Indonesia’s business environment,”
Locke said. “U.S. companies
on our trade mission look forward to pursuing new business opportunities in
Indonesia that will benefit the
economies of both our countries while creating a more sustainable environment.”

Locke and U.S. trade mission representatives
received updates today on the market from a panel of local business executives
working in the energy field.

The delegation also met with the heads of important
energy-related, state-owned enterprises, focusing on their role in Indonesia’s energy sector. The
meeting helped identify opportunities for U.S.
businesses to work with viable Indonesian partners.

Representatives from the following
companies are accompanying Locke in Indonesia: